"I am deeply disappointed by the news that Entergy has decided not to refuel the FitzPatrick nuclear plant. As a community, we have done all we can to support the plant and its employees. Apparently our efforts were all for naught.

My first concern is for the plant employees and their families. This has been a difficult two months for the 615 employees. I am also concerned how this closure will impact the community. We urge the governor and Entergy to please go back to the table to save these jobs. We must do more to secure what we have.

I will continue to fight until the last moment for the employees and the continued operation of the plant.